Old County RD N over Shepards River
PoorPosted for loadOxford County, Maine · .1 MI S River RD · Structure no. 0714
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old County RD N over Shepards River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old County RD N over Shepards River in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 95 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2036. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old County RD N over Shepards River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Old County RD N over Shepards River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Old County RD N over Shepards River carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old County RD N over Shepards River?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Old County RD N over Shepards River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.